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new2this
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poking belly to stimulate baby movement

so i've seen my dr. do this before but my dh made me nervous now... the other day i was trying to get he/ she move by poking a bit with my finger when dh turned around and said not to do that since they're so fragile etc. etc.... like i said, my own dr. has done this when conducting a sono but now of course i feel i have something else to worry about! i mean not for ntohing but aren't they so well protected by the layers of skin, fat, and sac?
just looking for some peace of mind Chat Icon

Posted 4/11/06 5:42 PM
 
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BaroqueMama
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

Um, I do this ALL the time. I am pretty sure my little girl is fine. I always joke that I'm going ot give her shaken baby sydrome before she's even born. (godforbid!)

Posted 4/11/06 5:43 PM
 

groovypeg
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

omg my dh and i just had this conversation! he just said to stop poking the baby b/c he thought it would leave a mark LOL!

Posted 4/11/06 5:49 PM
 

jersee3380
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

i do it alot, i'm always tapping and poking him to get him back for doing it to me! Chat Icon i think he can take it after i see the way my dr pokes and pushes him!

Posted 4/11/06 7:31 PM
 

-Lisa-
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

guilty Chat Icon

I don't think you can harm the baby that way.

Posted 4/11/06 7:36 PM
 

pnm1654
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

I did it while I was PG too. Stephanos is fineChat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 4/11/06 8:09 PM
 

new2this
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

Oooh - I'm glad I'm not the only one! Chat Icon While I understand the baby is fragile, if the doctor is pushing down on my stomach while doing a sono to stimulate movement, I don't think my little finger is doing any harm by getting the little guy / girl to jump around a bit! Thanks for easing my mind! Chat Icon

Posted 4/11/06 9:55 PM
 

pharmcat2000
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

I do this all the time too. DH and I always joke that the baby is going to come out poking us, asking how we like it!! I really don't think it is a problem. Like you said, they are plenty protected.

Posted 4/12/06 2:01 AM
 

BrunetteMom
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

I would do it all the time to get a response back from the belly.. That uterus and placenta are unbelieveable protectors for the lil ones so I wouldn't worry..

Posted 4/12/06 9:02 AM
 

smith1234
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

I totally do it all the time. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Posted 4/12/06 9:46 AM
 

anon
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

DH reprimands me for this, but i stopped doing it because Chat Icon doesn't respond anyway... Chat Icon

Posted 4/12/06 10:31 AM
 

LuvMy2Girls
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

Posted by pharmcat2000

I do this all the time too. DH and I always joke that the baby is going to come out poking us, asking how we like it!! I really don't think it is a problem. Like you said, they are plenty protected.



We do the same! Dh presses my belly and she pushes back. I move her feet out of my ribs all the time.

Posted 4/12/06 11:36 AM
 

my3bugs
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

go poke joe's belly! you aren't going to hurt your baby!

If you want to see something crazy - esp when you are further along - shake a can of pennies at your belly - my dr did this because during a non stress test - it appeared he was sleeping and she wanted to be sure - so she woke him up - boy did my belly go crazy! I wouldn't recommed doing taht often - poor kid!

Posted 4/12/06 11:40 AM
 

Stefanie

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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

I used to poke Jared all the time...he's fine. Drink some OJ to get him moving too!!

Posted 4/12/06 12:01 PM
 

new2this
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement

Yes - I will take your advice and go poke his belly tonight Dee!

Thanks girls! And yes I have noticed OJ works well too Chat Icon Thanks for reminding me!

Posted 4/12/06 8:55 PM
 
 

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